Green Sanctuaries

The Green Sanctuaries Program addresses the issue that faith institutions are using resources such as energy and water while using much needed funds to pay for over-consumption. Through the Green Sanctuaries Program, participating institutions, such as synagogues, churches, mosques, hospitals, daycare centers, and schools, will experience incredible cost savings and see measurable cost stabilization. The demand for this program is very high, and these institutions are seeking our assistance in fulfilling their moral obligation to the environment while creating a healthier environment for our youth. Our faith institutions value the work of our organization as they are nonprofits and are low on manpower and resources. Our work allows them to do their part for the environment without taking away from their current efforts. In fact, the money that they save through energy efficiency measures is then used towards their core mission.

These institutions will develop "Green Teams," adopt energy efficiency, participate in a green bulk purchasing program, practice conservation, and use renewable energy to protect the environment and improve their bottom line. Working with the Green Bulk Purchasing program, we hope that setting up educational programs, the information will be more accessible. Therefore it would be affordable for faith institutions to go green and have a large social impact. Solar power, recycled waste management, biodegradable-cleaning supplies, hybrid cars and sustainable office supplies all have an environmental and health benefit when chosen over polluting products.

For 2,000 religious institutions, a reduction in energy use and costs by 25% would save a total of $3,257,328 and reduce CO2 emissions by 32,573 tons, the equivalent of planting 9,121 acres of trees (US Department of Energy). The Green Sanctuaries program ultimately motivates hundreds of thousands of faith institutions’ members to implement sustainable practices in their homes and businesses.

Our Solar Eternal Light Project is a key component in achieving the goals of the Green Sanctuaries program as it specifically deals with the advantages attained through solar system installations. We not only aim to garner affordable solar energy systems for the organizations we work with, but also to play an active role in advocating state and federal solar incentives for non-profit organizations.